Carol Burnett marked a significant career milestone with a heartwarming reunion alongside Dick Van Dyke in Hollywood.
On Thursday, June 20, the 91-year-old actress had her hands and feet immortalized in the cement outside the TCL Chinese Theatre. Joining her for this special occasion was her longtime friend and fellow Hollywood icon, Van Dyke, who is 98 years old.
Van Dyke co-starred on The Carol Burnett Show from 1967 to 1978 and shared a deep bond with Burnett both on and off-screen. As the pair posed for photos together outside the theater, their long lasting friendship was made clearly evident. In one touching moment, Burnett held onto Van Dyke’s arm, both smiling warmly. Another photo captured them alongside designer Bob Mackie.
Dick Van Dyke, Carol Burnett, and Bob Mackie attend Carol Burnett’s Hand and Footprint in the Cement Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre on June 20, 2024 in Hollywood, California. The pair reunited after starring together in ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ nearly 40 years ago.
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Dick Van Dyke, Carol Burnett, and Bob Mackie attend Carol Burnett’s Hand and Footprint in the Cement Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre on June 20, 2024 in Hollywood, California. The pair reunited after starring together in ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ nearly 40 years ago.
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In a March interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the actress explained why she continues to work in Hollywood, even at her age. “I want to have fun… it’s not like I have to be busy all the time!” She continued, explaining how she was always active as a kid and especially enjoyed one particular activity – climbing the Hollywood Sign. “The Os were my favorite,” she recounted.
Mindy Cohn, Amber Chardae Robinson, Julia Duffy, Tate Taylor, Vince Gilligan, Abe Sylvia, Bob Odenkirk, Carol Burnett, Jimmy Kimmel, Laura Dern, Jayme Lemons and Allison Janney seen at Carol Burnett’s Hand And Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre on June 20, 2024 in Hollywood, California. Burnett and Van Dyke reunited after starring together in ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ nearly 40 years ago.
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The ceremony also featured appearances from Burnett’s Palm Royale co-stars Laura Dern and Bob Odenkirk, as well as talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, who honored her at the event. “Thank you Carol Burnett for giving me the honor of honoring you at your exceptionally well-deserved and long overdue handprint & footprint ceremony this morning in Hollywood,” Kimmel wrote on Instagram, sharing a sweet group photo from the event.
Fans were quick to chime in on the post, agreeing with Kimmel that the honor was long overdue. “I can’t believe she is NOW just receiving this honor!” commented one fan, while another posted, “Just now? No way. That’s criminal. I’m glad she had the very best to present her. “
Throughout her illustrious career, Burnett has earned six Emmys, six Golden Globes, a Grammy, and a Kennedy Center Honor.
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